The Greene County Workhouse is a 273 bed jail in the city of Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 423-798-1804.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 423-798-1804, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Greene County Workhouse at 423-798-1804 to get it.
Phone: 423-798-1804
Physical Address:
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Greene County Workhouse
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Greene County Workhouse
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Greene County Workhouse, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 423-798-1804 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Greene County offender's Criminal Court Case online, or any offender that was arrested in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee also keeps a public database of all their felony offenders.
Greene County Workhouse Inmate Search
The Greene County Workhouse maintains an average of 273 offenders in custody on any given day. The Greene County Workhouse has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Greene County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,800 offenders.
The following charts of Greene County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Greene County Corrections Department, the state of Tennessee Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Greene County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Greene County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Greene County Workhouse houses the inmates throughout Greene County who qualify for work release and other work programs to be housed.
As a separate facility from the detention center, a lower security level is maintained and inmates are permitted more freedom of movement to complete work tasks around the grounds, in the building, and outside of the workhouse completely.
Work release allows inmates from Greene County Workhouse to attend their regular job during the day and return to the facility at night to continue their sentence.
Over 200 inmates are housed at this location, and they include both male and female inmates, with the opening of the female housing pod allowing the pod they were previously housed in to become a full time medical wing to provide full medical care for all inmates. During that expansion there was also a space added for inmates to attend court dates via videocall from the building and removing the need to transport them to the courthouse directly for each court date.
Many services and programs are operating, and questions about programs or if someone you know is at the workhouse can be directed to 423-798-1804.
Food services provide meals for inmates three times each day based upon state provided nutritional guidelines, mail is delivered each weekday, recreational activities and programs are organized, educational opportunities are presented, support groups and substance abuse treatment are provided, and several other opportunities for learning and personal growth are present.
To send mail it is delivered to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Greene County Workhouse
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
... and it must be free of any and all contraband including illegal items, adult content, Polaroid pictures, stickers, and other items. Only the address and return address should be present on the envelope, with others being refused and returned to sender.
Phone calls are outgoing only, allowing inmates to call their friends and family but they are unable to accept calls into the facility.
Visits are provided, and upon approval to the visitation list visitors will be provided with the available visiting times for the specific inmate they will be attending for, as schedules vary depending upon the work assignment or their shift hours and will not be the consistent across the facility.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Greene County Workhouse for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Greene County Workhouse:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 423-798-1804.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Greene County Workhouse in Greeneville for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Greene County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 423-798-1804 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Greene County Tennessee, check out the Greene County Workhouse Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Greene County Workhouse? What is the Schedule?
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
423-798-1804
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 423-798-1804 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
| DAY | HOURS |
| SUN | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRI | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SAT | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Workhouse’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-798-1804 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Greene County Workhouse?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Workhouse’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-798-1804 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Greene County Workhouse?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Greene County Workhouse uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Greene County Workhouse first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Greene County Workhouse
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Greene County Workhouse follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Greene County Workhouse, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Greene County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Workhouse’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-798-1804 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Greene County Workhouse?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Greene County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Greene County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Workhouse’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-798-1804 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Greene County Workhouse, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Greene County Workhouse allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Greene County Workhouse also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Greene County Workhouse
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Greene County Workhouse
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Greene County Workhouse allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Greene County Workhouse standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Greene County Workhouse
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
For inmates receiving mail in the Greene County Workhouse there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Greene County Workhouse:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Greene County Workhouse
817 West Summer Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Workhouse’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-798-1804 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Greene County Workhouse, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Workhouse’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-798-1804 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Greene County Workhouse using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Greene County Workhouse - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Workhouse’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-798-1804 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Greene County Workhouse have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Workhouse’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-798-1804 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Greene County?
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This facility, known as "Greene County Workhouse" is also known as Greene County Minimum Security Jail, Greene County Jail Workhouse , Greene County Jail Workhouse , Tennessee, Greene.
